| “Version 2.1 is a new Method variant.” | Show the changed reusable Method semantics or maintain an edition only. |
| “The team adapted it, so the variant is admitted.” | Preserve the Work evidence and candidate account until independent admission. |
| “The AI prompt defines the new Method.” | Recover the way of doing and support relation; a prompt can serve but not identify the Method by itself. |
| “The hybrid inherits evidence from all three parent Methods.” | Preserve candidate status and bind each relied-on result to the hybrid’s own semantics and situation. Select a trial when its useful attainable answer warrants its full burden. |
| “Retired means obsolete everywhere.” | Name the selection use and defeating condition; preserve other supported uses and history. |